BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)

Bohemian Rhapsody chronicles the life of one of the world’s greatest rock legends, Freddie Mercury, lead singer of the band Queen. Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek takes to the stage as Mercury in an authentic biopic that raises a hefty glass to a talented entertainer whose life spun out of control. X-men director Bryan Singer follows the story of Mercury’s meteoric rise to worldwide fame, from the formation of Queen in 1970 up to their earth-shattering performance at Live Aid in 1985 at Wembley Stadium. For the first time ever, audio tracks from that concert are being released. With record sales estimated at 300 million and counting, and despite the tragic death of Mercury in 1991, Queen remains an evergreen among rock favourites, their glorious catalogue of songs continuing to thrill fans of all ages across the globe.

PETERLOO (12A)

Mike Leigh directs an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre at St Peter’s Field in Manchester, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. In a huge ensemble cast, Rory Kinnear shines as orator Henry Hunt, while Maxine Peake plays a matriarch struggling to hold her family together in the face of severe deprivation.

Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut is a new take on a timeless story: an ill-fated romance between a seasoned musician fading from fame and the struggling young singer he pushes into the limelight and helps to stardom. Even as her career begins to take off, the personal side of their relationship breaks down, and he must battle alone with his own, destructive demons. Previous film versions have starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March (1937), James Mason and Judy Garland (1954) and Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson (1976). Now Cooper and pop superstar Lady Gaga – almost unrecognisable as a demure, dishwater brunette – play the two lovers, with, astonishingly, all of the performances shot live and the film’s original songs recorded at Coachella and Glastonbury music festivals in 2017.

Paris, 1927; the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Depp) is out to purge the world of all non-magical beings. In a desperate bid to restore harmony, young Albus Dumbledore (Law) recruits former Hogwarts student Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to stop the wizard in his tracks. Contains moderate fantasy threat.

Eight-bit misfits Ralph (Reilly) and Vanellope (Silverman) risk a trip into the wild and wonderful realm of cyberspace. On their journey through the virtual chaos they encounter famous faces from the Disneyverse.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U)

Mary Poppins returns to 17 Cherry Tree Lane to help the next generation of the Banks family rediscover the joy and wonder missing from their lives. Emily Blunt stars as the magical nanny who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable adventure.

Packed with gritty battlefield exploits and a timeless romance, this thrilling reimagining of the Robin Hood legend sees war-hardened Crusader Robin of Loxley (Egerton) and his Moorish commander (Foxx) lead an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown. Contains moderate violence and threat.

The story of gentleman bank robber Forrest Tucker (Redford), from his audacious escape from prison at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities. In the pursuit are a detective, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen path. Contains infrequent strong language.

Fizzing with dark humour, pathos and life, this riotous period comedy is powered by a trio of superb performances from Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. Colman is outstanding as the frail Queen Anne, while Weisz and Stone revel in their roles as rival courtiers vying for the monarch’s affections.

All is to fight for in this next instalment of the Rocky story. A longsimmering feud is fired up when Adonis (Jordan) steps into the ring to battle it out with the son of his father’s killer. Will history repeat itself? Creed II is about discovering what it takes to be a champion.

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are brilliant as legendary movie icons Laurel and Hardy in Stan & Ollie. Eager to reignite their film careers, they embark on a gruelling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With the support of their wives Lucille (Henderson) and Ida (Arianda), the duo reaffirm their love of performing, and for each other, as they secure their place in the hearts of the adoring public.

Based on the life of writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, Colette is the story of a battle of the sexes at the turn of the twentieth century. Keira Knightley is sensational as Colette, a freethinking woman who was denied her voice by an overbearing man, and who goes to extraordinary lengths to find it, challenging gender roles and societal norms.

MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL(12A)

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table embark on a quest to find the Holy Grail. During their crusade they encounter political peasants, Tim the Enchanter, the Knights that who ‘Ni’, and the increasingly amputated Black Knight... not to mention a not so cute bunny rabbit!